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UK, Canada, Denmark and US researchers challenge regulators and lawmakers to either “take responsibility” or “step aside” and allow others to address the issue.

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Teaching on BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing will get underway in Coleraine in September.

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An animal charity said an owner who beat his dog so badly he had to be euthanised “should never own animals again”.

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More frequent hypercalcaemia and cases without hyponatraemia and hyperkalaemia documented in research of cats from 24 referral hospitals across 14 countries.

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Animal Welfare Committee, which advises both Defra and devolved administrations, said several breeds should be included in the restriction because of “almost inevitable and frequently severe” issues.

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Veterinary practices need to ensure details of their fees are “clearly accessible”, an industry group has warned, amid fresh criticism on radio of the charges imposed for euthanasia services.

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Session on 29 January will cover threat perception and stress response as well as a new product.

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Product for protection of dogs against endo and ectoparasites makes key product callouts clearer.

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MPs have been told the case had sent “shockwaves” through both the UK and Europe as ministers were warned tougher restrictions should be imposed.

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As the latest member of the VN Times family, student veterinary nurse Chris Riddington introduces himself and describes his journey from OCD teenager to contented, enthusiastic SVN.

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Rebecca Jordan FdSc, DipAVN(SA), RVN and James Smith GradDipVN, NCert(Anaesth), RVN compare the carbon footprint of two different procedures.

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Joseph Henry BVMS, CertSHP, MRCVS shares his thoughts on how this process can minimise the risk of developing anthelmintic resistance in sheep populations

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Angus Yeomans BSc, BVSc, CertAVP, MRCVS shares his experience of both castration performance and teaching in outreach clinics.

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Penelope Downing, Abby Allenger, Valerie Edwards-Jones and Pam Spruce explain a case study of a soft tissue sarcoma and the management that followed.

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Hannah van Velzen reviews the most up-to-date knowledge available on this challenging disease in dogs.

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Owen Atkinson explains why spreadsheets are essential to improving the health and well-being of cows.

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Referral nurses Rachel Forrest and Millie Motley consider the importance of being informed when dealing for these patients and the difference vet nurses can make.

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Lizzie Bradley-Covey RVN, gives a masterclass in enteral nutrition and feeding tubes in part one of her two-part series.

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Emma Vince summarises issues that may occur following anaesthesia as a result of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome.

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Vet nurses have a vast skill set that can be used and developed in so many ways. VN Times invited four talented nurses to share their wisdom, having carved out careers that now maintain vital human-animal bonds and care for the people and pets in their care.

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Chris Appleton details considerations when treating these patients to show why the veterinary nurse’s role is a pivotal one.

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International Cat Care describes the different needs feral, street and pet cats have to gain a better understanding of how they interact with humans.

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Rosina Lillywhite explores the critical role equine nurses can play in combating this pervasive issue, focusing on education, nutritional management, exercise planning and behavioural interventions.

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Lacey Pitcher describes how veterinary nurses are well equipped to play an increased role in managing these patients, in and out of practice.

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Budget is king when it comes to any building project – no more so than when the project in question happens to be a new veterinary practice. The physical and regulatory complication of these buildings means informed decisions must be made at every stage if the money isn’t to run out before the doors open…

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Conventional pay-per-service veterinary models are struggling to keep pace with the demands of accessible and affordable healthcare. Subscription models are seen by many new practices as the solution for pet owners looking to provide comprehensive care for their pets while keeping costs in check...

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The route to running your practice efficiently while increasing profitability could be right at your fingertips. Practice management systems can often be overlooked but, in the right hands, they have the potential to transform your business…

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From premises, staffing issues and dealing with local competition to regulatory matters and HMRC, there’s much to think about when running a practice. But one source of worry for many, understandably, is how to keep the financial plates spinning and, in particular, where to source the funding necessary to keep the doors open…

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No more important time exists in the life cycle of a veterinary practice than the first year of trading. Here, independent practice owner Helen Simmons shares her insights on how to get your practice off to a flying start…

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Animal Friends is one of the UK’s largest providers of pet insurance and offers a wide range of market-leading products for dogs, cats and horses. To find out more and get up to speed with latest developments, VBJ spoke to head of veterinary services at Animal Friends Insurance, Jen Wormleighton.

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Choosing a good and trustworthy accountant is critical to the success of any organisation. As court cases have illustrated, veterinary practices are not exempt from being a victim of criminality committed by those associated with them, especially where finance is involved…

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Sometimes in life it’s worth throwing caution to the wind and taking a risk for the right opportunity. For Kirsty Perratt that opportunity arrived two years ago and she grabbed it with both hands, as VBJ discovered when we paid a visit to Doncaster Pet Clinic last month…

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